When the bike was in NY it rarely got caught in the rain and was always garaged. I have been in The Florida "sunshine", liquid and radiant for the last year. The enviroment is rough on all the surfaces...the bike as "aged" more in the last year here then 10 years in NY. Bathing the bike in TW really helps.

Nice write up Duckman. I have been riding for 51 years, but I am a virgin Truimph owner. I traded in my Hardlly Ableson FXDXi to get a 2012 Bonnie SE. To be honest, both are fine motorbikes but I favor the Harley for performance and comfort. As I got more years and miles racked on my old out of shape body the Harley got harderd to handle. The Bonnie is much lighter and easier to ride and I expect to get used to it in time. At 70 years young and riding the So Ca freeways I don't know how much longer I will want to ride anyway. LOL Until then I'm gonna keep my knees in the breeze. Any other geezers out there? Peace!

The Bonneville is just simply a "magical" bike to own and ride. I'd buy a Bonneville then sell it.....buy something else.......miss the Bonneville too much and buy a new one. I've done this 3 times!!!! I keep coming back. My 2012 is my fourth and last. Goldie will be my sweetheart for good now. Every ride is a thrill.....She's my "Mistress". It took me awhile to finally get it figured out (about 10 years!), but, now I'm here to stay. Love my Bonne !!! The Meister

Nice write up Duckman. I have been riding for 51 years, but I am a virgin Truimph owner. I traded in my Hardlly Ableson FXDXi to get a 2012 Bonnie SE. To be honest, both are fine motorbikes but I favor the Harley for performance and comfort. As I got more years and miles racked on my old out of shape body the Harley got harderd to handle. The Bonnie is much lighter and easier to ride and I expect to get used to it in time. At 70 years young and riding the So Ca freeways I don't know how much longer I will want to ride anyway. LOL Until then I'm gonna keep my knees in the breeze. Any other geezers out there? Peace!

58 now soon to be 59 and have had a bike since I was 21. I love my '12 Bonnie std. I get more complements and stares from passerby then I have ever gotten on any of the Harley's that I have had. There are so many Harley's out there that they aren't that special anymore.

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